Gibran Goes On Trial Over Cincinnati Hostage Incident
Rita Gibran and former husband Jesse Coulter face trial in Cincinnati over a February hostage-taking at a home for unwed mothers. They demanded information about a son said to be born there twenty years ago. hostages were released unharmed after a police officer posed as the missing child. Meanwhile in Columbus the ACLU of Ohio plans federal court action to restore Medicaid abortion funding, seeking contempt charges against HEW Secretary Califano for an August 4 cutoff, citing a November 1976 pledge tied to the Hyde Amendment.
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Cincinnati
Rita Gibran
Utica
Jesse Coulter
Catherine Booth
Columbus
Ohio
American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio
ACLU
Stanley Laughlin Jr
Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph A. Califano
Laughlin
Califano
HEW
Justice Department
U.S
Robert Duncan
Duncan
Coalition
Whitaker
University of Akron
Dayton Firefighters Strike Leaves Dayton Open For Fire Rescue
Dayton Ohio firefighters walked off the job shutting down emergency services in the 241000 population city. Local 136 president Tim Harker said the 375 member union kept the strike secret until start. City Manager James Alloway called the walkout unpardonable and urged residents to call for emergencies.
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Dayton
Ohio
Tim Harker
Dayton Firefighters Local 136
James Alloway
Alloway
Young Supporters Lead National Petition Drive
Andrew Young's supporters launch a national petition to back his U.N. post with a target of 200000 signatures by Sept 10. The effort counters a conservative push led by Gov Meldrim Thomson Jr accusing Young of communist links and seeking his removal. Vernon Jordan and Benjamin Hooks sign the petition.
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Young Memphis, Tenn
Andrew Young
U.S
United Nations
People United To Save Humanity
Young
Jesse L. Jackson
Jackson
New Hampshire
Meldrim Thomson Jr
Thomson
Conservative Caucus
U.N. Post
Vernon
Begin Confirms Israeli Artillery Aid to Lebanon Christians
Prime Minister Menahem Begin acknowledged that Israeli artillery has been firing on Palestinian units in southern Lebanon to defend Christian villages, marking Israel’s first public confirmation of intervention in the Moslem-Christian conflict near the border.
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Begin
U.S
Israel Bonds Organization
New KSU President Faces Gym Clash and Trustee Tensions
Dr. Brage Golding, becoming Kent State University president on September 1, discusses unexpected gym annex controversy and nearly 200 arrests tied to protests. He stresses transparent trustee communication, faculty consultation, and a thorough staff review to avoid mediocrity and guide the university toward a focused, education oriented track.
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Akron, Ohio
Brage Golding
Kent State University
Golding
Ex-Militant Now Lawyer Leads Kent Protesters
William T. Whitaker, once a Kent State SDS member, now defends the May 4th Coalition in a bid to block Kent State University gym annex construction near the 1970 shootings site. He works long hours for little pay, driven by the cause and a belief in justice.
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Kent, Ohio
William T. Whitaker
Kent State University
Whitaker
Militant
Students For A Democratic Society
U.S. District Court
Cleveland
KSU
Thomas D. Lambros
State Finalizes Payment to HAVAR Inc for Mental Health Facility
The Department of Mental Health and Retardation forwarded the final state share of $65,000 for a residential facility for mentally retarded persons. HAVAR Inc of Athens receives the funds, matched locally. The facility at 197 N Lancaster St. houses eight male residents connected to local programs.
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Havar Inc
Athens
Department of Mental Health and Retardation
N. Lancaster St
Pot Plants Found In Coolville Area Woods
A Coolville man discovered 526 marijuana plants in a wooded area on Two Road 135. Deputies described a four by eight foot plowed area with four rows of plants two to 24 inches tall. Plants were uprooted and taken to the sheriff's office. no arrests were made.
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Coolville Area
Athens County
Don Nichols
Coolville
Logan Junior High Band Rehearsal Dates Announced
Logan announces rehearsal sessions for the junior band on August 22 24 and 26 from 9 a.m. to noon in the band room under director Al Horsky Uniforms will be issued August 24 with band mothers assisting A $3 uniform fee is due when uniforms are received. In a separate report Virg ie Woodson of Haydenville reported two stolen checks cashed for 35 and 350 dollars. investigation ongoing.
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Logan
Logan Junior High
al Horsky
Virgie Woodson
Haydenville
Hocking County
State Treasurer Speaks to Dems at Lancaster Picnic
Gertrude Donahey, state treasurer, addressed the 10th District Democratic Action Club in Lancaster about her National Democratic Steering Committee role and Carter election work. She noted office efficiency with doubled funds and unchanged staff.
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Gertrude Donahey
Democratic Action Club
Lancaster
National Democratic Steering Committee
Carter
Donahey
William Hoffman
Athens County Democratic Party
Boards of Elections
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